Yaesu FT-857D FT-897D 857 897 Frequency modification expansion

[kc2koj]

tx is 1.8000 -56.0000 , 137.0000 - 164.0000 , 420.0000 -470.0000
rx you also get 118.0000 - 137.0000 , 76.0000- 108.0000 and .100 - 1.8000
am I missing anything
naming filter went smooth pin 1 and 6 to ground on a inrad 2.0 filter rename menu #64 2.0 ..


pics of mod and filter name change

 

[kc2koj]

with filters installed

 

[kc2koj]

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[Larry1275]

Ft-897D

I did tha mod and all ok But lost 60 meter chs !!!

 

[Mudfoot]

I did tha mod and all ok But lost 60 meter chs !!!

Just put them in memory.

 

[KB3ZVT]

huh

 

[Mudfoot]

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I did tha mod and all ok But lost 60 meter chs !!!

Just put them in memory.

huh

I thought it was pretty simple. After modding you loose the 60m channelized band. Simply store those frequencies in six of the 200 available memory channels. When you want to go to 60m hit the MEMORY button.

 

[sv1jcw]

oh..... finally I found you..
I have the 857 (D as the manual said) and I search everywhere for how to rx and tx at 169... Do you know how??? As I see the mars mod will not help me..

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

oh..... finally I found you..
I have the 857 (D as the manual said) and I search everywhere for how to rx and tx at 169... Do you know how??? As I see the mars mod will not help me..

It won't. 164.000MHz is the upper limit.

 

[Jgreg65]

Ok all,

I have the bug again for a new rig . What are the MUST haves for the FT-857D for options / extras? Trying to get a feel for a total investment here. I want to run it mobile (mainly mobile) and base. I'm going to work sideband and some DX and want to do 11 meters for emergencies when traveling. I understand there is a cable & computer software interface of sorts?

What do you guys recommend.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

You have to get the FT-Meter from LDG Electronics. It is a God send over the digital meter. As a bonus you can configure the external meter to show power output while the internal meter can still SWR at the same time.

Products LDG Electronics

 

[Jgreg65]

You have to get the FT-Meter from LDG Electronics. It is a God send over the digital meter. As a bonus you can configure the external meter to show power output while the internal meter can still SWR at the same time.

Products LDG Electronics

WOW now that is sweet! Thanks

 

[Jgreg65]

You have to get the FT-Meter from LDG Electronics. It is a God send over the digital meter. As a bonus you can configure the external meter to show power output while the internal meter can still SWR at the same time.

Products LDG Electronics

Ok I bought it LOL! Now question on the "cable and software" any recommendations? Sorry to take the thread off course.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I recommend the ADMS-4B software from RT Systems and available from most better ham radio dealers or direct from RT Systems.

https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/FT-857-programming-software-and-USB-cable-s/1928.htm

I have used that for my FT-857 and it works great but you MUST read the instructions before starting and remember to read FROM the radio before attempting to write TO the radio. RT Systems also sells the programming cable however I simply made mine so I cannot attest to the cable itself but after all.....it's just a cable.